Organise a support/backup crew that can assist you along the route if need. Be, and don’t forget toshare the map with them so they are familiar with the route.

Coordinate your transport from the start line to the finish line with your team or support crew.

Be prepared! Before the day of the trek ensure you have all that will be required. Comfortable back pack/Camelbak, lots of water, strapping tape, blister pads, band aides, sunscreen, hat, fresh socks and a few snacks.

Weather be prepared for all possibilities!

Drink plenty of water in the lead up to the event.

While limited fruit and snacks will be available please be aware this may not be enough to sustain you for the whole day so bring additional food or money to purchase food along the route.

Tide Times

Low Tide – 10:19 amHigh Tide – 4:11 pm

Sunset – 5:20 pmLast light – 5:44 pm

Trek Day Information

Don’t forget to have breakfast!! You will need your energy!

25K FULL TREK - Check in desk is open from 7:30am – Tickle Park Coolum. Warm up session hosted by Outdoor Adventures Australia will take place at 8:30am in Tickle Park.12.5K HALF TREK - Check in desk is open from 9:45am – Mudjimba Surf Club, Mudjimba Esplanade. Start anytime or catch-up with your friends & team when they arrive.

Ensure your bib is pinned to the front of your shirt. This number will need to be quoted at check in.

Assist First Aid will be onsite to assist with strapping needs (limited availability).

For the 25K Full Trek, please ensure you are at the Start line on Coolum Beach by 8:50am for a 9am start.

Rest stop at Mudjimba Beach Surf Club – Unity Water Hydration Station available, toilets, fruit, first aid and local shops available for drinks and snacks.

Rest stop at Picnic Point – Water, first aid, fruit and toilets.

Please be aware that this is not a timed event, if you are wanting to track your time please download a timing app prior to the event such as My Fitness Pal.

Signs and markers

Please ensure you follow all directional markers/arrows, if in doubt please check the printed map or on your phone at scribble maps.

We will also have blue tags along the course in between these markers.

And don’t forget to take lots of photos and use the #VantageAutismTrek.

In case of emergencies or withdrawal

First Aiders will be at the start and also at both rest stops, if it’s a minor complaint please make your way to one of these stops. First Aid Stations: Tickle Park Coolum Beach Start Line, Half Way Point- Mudjimba Surf Club, Picnic Point & Alex Heads Surf Club Finish Line.

Call your support crew to see if they can assist you.

Call 000 for any serious accidents or emergencies (tell them you are part of the Trek for Autism event) then call event organiser to advice.

If first aid is required outside of rest stops, contact event organiser on 0448 965 779.